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I must admit when I heard they were making a movie of GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY, I had very low expectations for a film about a bunch of D-listers from the Marvel Universe; ones so far down that many fans had to think for moment to remember where this group fit in the Marvel pantheon of heroes. Now, after seeing the movie, I am more than glad to say that I was wrong, for GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY turns out to be everything you'd want in a summer blockbuster and more.

While the plot of GUARDIANS is a comic book staple-ragtag group of misfits must band together to keep an all powerful McGuffian (an orb containing an Infinity jewel) from falling into the hands of a super villain-it is the cast and the characters, more than anything, that make GUARDIANS not just another big screen comic book epic. Chris Pratt, best known from TV's PARKS AND RECREATION, is Peter Quill, or as he would like to be called, Star Lord, the self appointed leader of the group. Quill was kidnapped from Earth as a child twenty years before and has been making a living as a member of the crew of bounty hunters. Zoe Saldana is Gamora, the green skinned assassin and adopted daughter of the death loving tyrant, Thanos, who switches loyalties early on in the story. Dave Bautista is Drax the Destroyer, a tattooed behemoth with a literal way of thinking, out to get get revenge on the killers of his wife and daughter. Pratt gives a star making performance as Quill, who might best be described as Han Solo's even sneakier younger brother; Saldana is all seductive charm, while Bautista's deadpan line readings perfectly define his badass character.

But the real scene stealers are two CGI creations: Rocket, a gun slinging, smart mouthed raccoon, voiced by Bradley Cooper, and Groot, a walking tree, whose single line (repeated with inflection) "I am Groot" is done by Vin Diesel. A non kid's movie with a talking rodent and animated vegetation shouldn't work, but it does, as Rocket and Groot take on anyone, friend or foe, who think they're nothing more than comic relief. When it is time for action, these two really come through.

I am a decades long reader of Marvel comics and love the way GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY allows the cinematic Marvel Universe to go cosmic: the Kree and the Xandarians; the blue skinned Ronan the Accuser, played by Lee Pace, out to lay waste to the Kree; the Nova Corp, headed by Glenn Close; Thanos himself, back from THE AVENGERS and portrayed by Josh Brolin; Benicio Del Toro is The Collector, recently of the latest Thor movie; the Infinity jewels, the decapitated head of a Celestial, and plenty more.

Then there is a great soundtrack of '70's oldies, courtesy of Quill's dying mother, who made up mixed tapes of her favorite tunes for him to play on his Walkman (he had it with him when he was kidnapped. Got to love a movie that features Redbone's "Come and Get Your Love," and Blue Suede's "Hooked on a Feeling;" for anyone keeping track, the latter was also heard in RESERVOIR DOGS.

Michael Rooker's Yondu,the leader of the bounty hunters, is really just Merle Dixon in blue face. As for the end credits scene, let's just say that the one of the greatest cinema atrocities of the '80's gets a reprieve with a little help from Seth Green.

But the greatest thing about GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY is the spirit of fun and high adventure it brings back to the summer blockbuster, not to mention some terrific dialogue-"A super hero named Kevin Bacon..." THE DARK KNIGHT, MAN OF STEEL, THE AMAZING SPIDERMAN,the X-MEN movies, along with a lot of other remakes and reboots have been pretty heavy with the themes of revenge, redemption, persecution, and guilt. They'd strayed so far from the simple giddy fun of STAR WARS and RAIDERS that we didn't know how badly we'd missed it; this was the first movie I'd seen in years where the audience applauded as end credits rolled. All praise to director James Gunn and screenwriter, Nicole Perlman for getting it right and never letting things slip into camp or parody.

This movie is a must have on Blu-Ray, with it's detailed creation of alien worlds and seamless special effects, especially with Rocket and Groot. It absolutely cries out for a director's and cast commentary.

A lot of fans will argue that a lot of other secondary groups in the Marvel Universe should have gotten their own movie before the GUARDIANS, how about X-Factor, X-Force, Thunderbolts, Runaways and Young Avengers? I hope all of them get their chance at cinema glory one day, and if they do, they can thank GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY.

Super good - fun - laughing - great story and special effects - oh yes, and the music! Move reviews are subjective, however, in my opinion this movie is great fun. I also ordered Vol 2. It really follows this one, new characters and also a great story. If you like Chris Pratt, you'll of course love this - in my opinion any way. I am hoping for Vol 3!

Guardians of the Galaxy is one of those wonderful, sit back and have a good time movies. Based on Marvel Comics, the movie was what one would expect from such a genre, with lots of action, good humor, good acting, great special effects, and background music. It was so good at the movies that I bought the DVD to watch over and over again at home when the mood hits me. If you're expecting a serious "Gone With the Wind" then obviously, this movie is not for you. It's not as "serious" as the "Avengers" series of movies, as this is played tongue in cheek (where else would you get a talking raccoon or a talking tree) and lots of fun for the young at heart, and purveyors of this genre. Went to the movies with "da boys in the band," and we all laughed and loved it, and watched it again over the bass player's house when I bought the DVD and we had just as much fun. The DVD lacks the extras like "the making of" which I missed, but otherwise, lots of fun to watch on a shut in wintry day or whenever the mood hits you. God bless and have fun!

I never heard of these guys until I saw the trailers for this movie. In certain ways it reminded me of JUPITER ASCENDING but it took some time Ito figure out who was the baddies and who where the goodies! Lots and lots of eye candy though unfortunately now cute babe as in JUPITER.I did like the Tree Man and the Raccoon Man. Of course there was the Darth Vader evil genius villain that they had to contend with. Again, thespecial effects were spectacular, the acting ok, and there was this blue skinned gal who our hero liked, but she was no hottie, except perhapsfor Captain Kirk. Anyhow they have all sorts of adventures and save the Galaxy at the end and become the new super Heroes (and Heroines)This is a fun movie to watch with humor added to boot. I do not know how this thing did in the theater, so though the producers leave open thepossibility of a sequal.....who knows? I did not watch this in the theater, but bought the DVD from Amazon. But I watched on HBO. Not a seriousfilm by anymeans but fun to watch the baddies in the end get their comeuppance! FOUR STARS. Enjoy!

This is one of the greatest productions I've ever seen. The artists who created such a gorgeous experience ought to be commended for their work. I've developed several projects working professionally as a programmer and 3D artist with various teams in California. I have some perspective about what it might take to create a project like this and how challenging it really is to breathe life into it. I'm absolutely astounded by this film. It's work like this that inspires all of us to achieve more.

To Marvel, Disney and all of those who were involved in this masterpiece, you have my gratitude.

I loved the first movie. This one, to me, was just as good if not better. The humor is there, background on characters is fleshed out, and a few surprises. Great cast. Kurt Russell, one of my favorite actors of all time, is an added treat. Sequels often don't satisfy but this one did.